13 Best Italian Restaurants near Germantown Hills

“I can always rely on delicious sandwiches and salads when I need something fast. It may be fast but they take their time to make it great. Love the turkey sub and the cranberry chicken salad with the garlic toasts. Take it to go and relax in the European atmosphere. Salute!“

“First time coming into this EP location. No other customers were in the restaurant so it was quiet. The employees were all very nice and the service was fast. Food was great- sorry I forgot to take a pic, we took it home and I forgot. We got the family feast which was Spaghetti, garlic beat, loaf of bread and a gondola. It was plenty of food for the 4 of us and it tasted really good and was the perfect comfort food.“

“I recently brought a group of about 30 to Geo’s, and we had a great experience. The manager was great about ensuring we had enough space and answered all of my questions ahead of time. We had only one server for our group, but she handled our orders and needs with ease. Everything came out on time and was excellent.We also get takeout every few months, and it’s always delicious!“

“Stopped here while traveling through Peoria. We called when we were 50 minutes away and ordered ahead. We were greeted by the owners who were just lovely. The pizza was amazing. Best deep dish I've had! It was expensive but worth it. We will be back every time we drive through Peoria.“

“LaGondola has the best garlic bread with cheese. I have yet to find anything on the menu that isn't good. I love the convenience of the drive up window for to go orders. Friendly and fast staff every time. I've never been disappointed with any of the locations.“

“Our waitress was excellent. She explained the menu questions that we asked, was attentive to our needs, but not so much to be annoying. The food was delicious. The brussel sprouts were amazing. It was on the high end cost wise, but the service and food were also on the high end.“

“Just held a Celebration of Life at Bernardis in Washington and it could not have been more perfect!! Stephanie helped me set it up EVERY step of the way. The staff was incredible and the service was better than ANYWHERE I have been. They handled our very large group flawlessly! The food was incredible and everyone in attendance remarked about what a nice event this had been and just how nice the severs were and how Great the food was. They really thought of EVERYTHING including books for the kids, a dessert tray for our use and extra tables for pictures. JUST PERFECT!! Thank you Bernardis for making this memorial a GREAT experience for all of us!!! Thank you Stephanie! I will be glad to hold ANY special event with you!“

“Joe's Original Italian and Martini Bar is a unique place located on the main strip in Peoria Heights. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has a few "street tables" and is boxed in a well-decorated area.OVERALL: The place has a modern Italian theme with newly renovated restrooms. A private booth seating area, three private party areas, and a bar with high-top tables exist.SERVICE: Service is exceptional, and the servers are always friendly and attentive. Food is typically served in a timely and pleasing manner.IS IT CLEAN? Yes, the floors and tables are consistently clean even when busy. The restrooms are clean and always seem to be stocked.COST: Cost is pretty good, and most items are priced well for the amount you get.FOOD: GREAT! Food is freshly made, presented well, and has many unique flavors. There are always specials and a nice variety between pasta, steak, fish, and any mix of the three.DIETARY RESTRICTIONS? They can accommodate almost anything as long as the patron expresses their restrictions.Parking: Main parking is in the back; however, there is some street parking available.“

“Dined in last night, 12/22/2023 with a party of 3, was greeted by a delightful hostess that was charming along with a superb server who catered to our every need which included coming 6 times to give me delicious Peoria water. I commend the chef with the best veal parmigiana I have had in Illinois! Tender lightly breaded veal smothered with a delicious marinara accompanied with a delicious a la carte sauteed fresh zucchini. The ambiance is delightful not like other restaurants in the area where you feel like your crammed in like sardines and can't have a nice conversation like Rizzi's on Sheridan in Peoria. Make sure and call after 12 noon to make your reservations at Paparazzi's for a most delightful and delicious dinner. I can't wait to return and try out their Eggplant parmesan.“

“Since the pandemic we adopted Rizzis to support and averaged one take home meal after the other for several years by now. The food overall is excellent and the ingredients are all top notch. This restaurant is consistently very good to excellent. Highly recommend.“

“Fast friendly service, delicious food, great prices, and spotless bathroom. Perfect spot for a family dinner. Thanks Sherry B, some of the best service I have had.Vegetarian options: Many dishes already vegetarian, many can be easily made vegan.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly restaurant“

“Our family has been going to Monical's for decades now. In my opinion, they are a staple of central Illinois. Their pizza is just undeniably delicious! Unfortunately, over the years their prices have risen quite a bit, so this isn't a place you can go to all the time. But, it is a perfect meal every now and then!“

“I will say the food is always good! The spaghetti fest bucket could be filled up more instead of half way but other then that I love this places food.On the other hand. No matter how many times me or my boyfriend or both of us go in the girls working are always extremely rude or disrespectful. I try to be understanding and smile at them but there customer service skills are very poor but as I said I'm understanding.It's 2023 no one wants to work or everyone's under staffed. So it's hard having good employees!I am extremely happy with how close these guys are to me!I'm 36 weeks pregnant and this place has been my biggest pregnancy cravings plus it's probably one of the only foods I can keep down!“